Clear wheels?

[epj3]

Wouldn't the breaks get hot and melt the plastic?

There are MANY different kinds of plastics, just as there are many types of metals. Not all plastic will melt like tupperware you know.

 

[MrElussive]

I wish they had clothing like that for all the hot bishes !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dave8812]

Very interesting. I think they look pretty bad. But thats just my opinion.

 

[KevRC4130]

I think it has been decided [on other boards] that this is a photoshop, a very good one at that.

 

[Kirby]

I disagree. Take a close look at the bottom picture. You can see a reflection in the glass of another wheel. Then look at the top picture. There is a Scion sitting on that same side of the car. Go to the Scion web site and look at the wheels.

Now imagine where the photographer was standing and think about the angle of reflection - it matches up perfectly with where the Scion is sitting. The reflection is an exact match of the Scion wheel AND you can also see a distorted reflection on the rear fender of the car. That's just WAY too much work to Photoshop the Scion in the first picture AND the wheel reflection in the second picture.

 

[epj3]

Not sure why everyone thinks it isn't possible. They build windows that can hold pressure 3 miles under the ocean and windows that work in orbit. The forces on those wheels are hard, but not as hard as you think.

 

[Kirby]

Not sure why everyone thinks it isn't possible. They build windows that can hold pressure 3 miles under the ocean and windows that work in orbit. The forces on those wheels are hard, but not as hard as you think.

Yeah, it's not a big deal. I have a clear wing on the 325 that I use for Autocross to get a little more downforce on the rear. It stands up to the stresses quite well, but since it's clear nobody notices it, and nobody accuses me of being a ricer. You can hardly see it in this picture.

 

[Militant-Grunt]

Yeah, it's not a big deal. I have a clear wing on the 325 that I use for Autocross to get a little more downforce on the rear. It stands up to the stresses quite well, but since it's clear nobody notices it, and nobody accuses me of being a ricer. You can hardly see it in this picture.

 

[epj3]

Yeah, it's not a big deal. I have a clear wing on the 325 that I use for Autocross to get a little more downforce on the rear. It stands up to the stresses quite well, but since it's clear nobody notices it, and nobody accuses me of being a ricer. You can hardly see it in this picture.

You should see my clear engine.

You can see the wing from that angle.

(i didn't say it's not a big deal, I just said it's definitely not impossible. And some cars do have plastic wings and spoilers!)

 

[foomonkey525i]

Yeah, it doesn't look at all like a fake to me. On what grounds was it ruled a photoshop? My guess is that people couldn't think of how or why someone would do that, so they decided it must be photoshop.

 

[Kirby]

You should see my clear engine.

(i didn't say it's not a big deal, I just said it's definitely not impossible. And some cars do have plastic wings and spoilers!)

I agree it's not impossible at all, it's really not very difficult. With a bandsaw, drill press, a slab of lexan, and good woodworking skills, it's *very* doable.

Hehe, Clear engine, you mean this, the Visible V8?

I built one of those models when I was a kid, back in the BC days (Before Computers).

 

[///M SPEED]

I agree it's not impossible at all, it's really not very difficult. With a bandsaw, drill press, a slab of lexan, and good woodworking skills, it's *very* doable.

Hehe, Clear engine, you mean this, the Visible V8?

I built one of those models when I was a kid, back in the BC days (Before Computers).

You and I both Kirby! I loved that thing too....

 

[epj3]

I agree it's not impossible at all, it's really not very difficult. With a bandsaw, drill press, a slab of lexan, and good woodworking skills, it's *very* doable.

Hehe, Clear engine, you mean this, the Visible V8?

I built one of those models when I was a kid, back in the BC days (Before Computers).

Hahah my uncle had one as a kid and it is still at my grandparent's house. Where is the DOHC see-through engine? I'll build one of those

 

[///M SPEED]

I want BMW to make one from the new V10. I would buy that in a heartbeat...

 

[epj3]

I want BMW to make one from the new V10. I would buy that in a heartbeat...

I want the real V10. That would be a fun swap into my car.

 

[PhatBimmer]

I think the V10 belongs in the M5, M6 and should be put in the Z4

 

[epj3]

I think the V10 belongs in the M5, M6 and should be put in the Z4

What else do you think about?

 

[foomonkey525i]

I agree it's not impossible at all, it's really not very difficult. With a bandsaw, drill press, a slab of lexan, and good woodworking skills, it's *very* doable.

Hehe, Clear engine, you mean this, the Visible V8?

I built one of those models when I was a kid, back in the BC days (Before Computers).

Know what's crazy? I just got home from college and found one of those sitting on the coffee table; my dad got it for my little bro for his birthday. It's an L4, but crazy coincidence.

 

[theuntouchable]

heres ur answer on the whole clear wheel thing guys Clear Wheels

 

[epj3]

heres ur answer on the whole clear wheel thing guys Clear Wheels

Doesn't answer anything that we have already speculated here.